Nicholas Devereaux quotes from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

Nicholas Devereaux

It wouldn't be nothing. Genovia would be in good hands, and, she would be happy.

Nicholas Devereaux

I think it's time I bowed out gracefully, don't you?

Nicholas Devereaux

I decline. I refuse to be king. Ladies and gentleman, it is Princess Mia, who should rule. She is bright and she is caring, but more importantly she has a vision. One that will take Genovia forward and if the Parliament were astute, they would name her queen. Listen to her, she'll take us into the 21st century. Besides, just think how lovely she'll look on our postage stamp.

Nicholas Devereaux

I'm Nick. Viscount Mabrey's nephew.

Ah, the chap who's trying to stage the palace coup. I'm Andrew Jacoby. Nice to meet you.

Lilly Moscovitz, official best friend of future queen. I don't like you.

Nicholas Devereaux

Pleasure.

I loathe you!

Nicholas Devereaux

I loathe YOU!

I loathed you FIRST!

What are you doing? You can't just kiss people! Particularly engaged people!

Nicholas Devereaux

You enjoyed it. Do you want to kiss again?

Well I... Stop trying to confuse me!

Nicholas Devereaux

What's confusing about a kiss?

I know what you're trying to do! You're trying to make me like you so I won't marry Andrew that way you can have the crown!

Nicholas Devereaux

Maybe I am... or maybe I just like kissing you.

Nicholas Devereaux

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, with hair so fine. Come out your window, climb down the vine.

The feat you ask, dear sir, isn't easy. And I won't respond to that line, it's far too cheesy.

Nicholas Devereaux

Tell me your greatest desires.

Tell me a secret.

Nicholas Devereaux

Isn't that the same thing?

Almost, but anyone can see your desires. No one knows what's in your heart.

Tell me something.

I love "I Love Lucy" reruns and sometimes I dream in black and white.

I used to pretend to be sick when I had a test in school.

We all did that.

OK...I put chocholate milk in my cereal.

I'm deathly afraid of jelly fish.

Nicholas Devereaux

I haven't danced with you since your birthday.

That's a fact, not a secret.

Nicholas Devereaux

The secret is that I still want to.

Nicholas Devereaux

If I may be so bold, I would like an audience with your Highness.

What is your dilemma, young man?

Nicholas Devereaux

You are, in fact. I'm in love with the Queen-to-be, and I am enquiring if she loves me too.

Do you have a chicken for my table?

Nicholas Devereaux

No. No, my kitchen is out of chickens.
(Kisses Mia)

Nicholas

She's letting the children join the parade, how charming.

Not for everyone.

Nicholas

I know that.

You do?

Nicholas

Yes. Yes, I do, but-- well, how can one rule the people, if one does not know the people?

Touché. That's a very good question.

Nicholas

Mia. Could I see you one more time before I go?

Nicholas, I'm watched like a hawk.

Lionel

Princess! Princess!

See?

Nicholas

I'll find a way.

Yes?

Lionel

Nothing, I'm just supposed to watch you.

Look out your window.

Why? What's going on?

Just look out your window! Prince Charming is throwing pebbles!

What're you doing?

Nicholas

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, with hair so fine. Come out your window, climb down the vine.

The feat you ask, dear sir, isn't easy. And I won't respond to that line, it's far too cheesy.

So what does he want?

He wants me to climb down the vine.

Well, do you want to?

Yes!

So go!

It's a recipe for disaster!

Do something impulsive for once in your life. You're getting married. Do you want a regular bachelorette party with twelve screaming girls? Or do you want a stroll in the moonlight with your almost Prince Charming?